Home Care

EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation Rule Goes Into Effect April 22, 2010

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: April 5, 2010

By now, we all know that lead paint is an extremely dangerous substance.  Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. To protect against this risk, two years ago, the EPA issued a rule requiring the … Continue reading EPA Lead-Based Paint Renovation Rule Goes Into Effect April 22, 2010

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Honolulu Homes Sell Faster if they are Well-Maintained

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: August 4, 2009

When meeting with a potential home seller, I always advise that three things determine how fast a home will sell.  They are location, price and condition.  Nothing can be done about location, but price and condition are within the owner’s control.  A home must be priced to sell as well as visually appealing to prospective buyers.  In … Continue reading Honolulu Homes Sell Faster if they are Well-Maintained

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Ways To Increase Your Honolulu Home Value

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: June 26, 2009

At certain times, your home is expensive to maintain.  With this in mind, ideas designed to increase your home’s value–without breaking the bank–are listed below. Hiring a professional home inspector may be the most cost-effective thing you ever do.  This is especially true if the inspector finds a small problem that could become something much bigger … Continue reading Ways To Increase Your Honolulu Home Value

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Protect Your Honolulu Home From Burglary While on Vacation

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: June 14, 2009

Since the children are out of school and many families are going on vacation, homeowners should consider alternatives to protect their home from a burglary while away.  The most obvious things to do are stop the mail and newspaper delivery, lock the house up tight and leave a light on.  The following ideas take things … Continue reading Protect Your Honolulu Home From Burglary While on Vacation

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Have You Thought About “Going Solar”?

By Michael Zimmerman | Published: June 5, 2009

For many, especially those who live in sunny Honolulu, the concept of “going solar” is incredibly inviting.  However, we need to thoroughly understand the technology before we entirely cast off the powerlines.  A few interesting things about “going solar” are below: You can calculate how much solar energy capability your home will need by reviewing your … Continue reading Have You Thought About “Going Solar”?

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